Telford Tigers go seven clear at the summit
Telford Tigers stretched their lead at the top of the NIHL National League to seven points after a remarkable 8-6 victory over Peterborough Phantoms last night.
Tigers led 6-0 at the end of the second period after goals from Jason Silverthorn (two), Fin Howells, Scott McKenzie and Dominik Florian (two).
But Peterborough fought back, despite Florian completing his hat-trick to put Tigers 7-1 ahead early in the third period.
The Phantoms scored four unanswered goals to storm back into the game at 7-5 before Brandon Whistle scored a late empty net goal to seal the win.
Peterborough scored an even later consolation goal to make it 8-6, but the Tigers hung on.
Coupled with Swindon’s dramatic late 6-5 loss to Hull, the Tigers’ win saw them complete a four-point weekend to maintain top spot.
Tigers returned to winning ways after a 6-3 win over Sheffield Steeldogs on Saturday night at Telford Ice Rink.
Tigers’ Andy McKinney scored a hat trick and was joined on the score sheet by Scott McKenzie, Dominik Florian and a late empty net goal from Thomas McKinnon.
Tigers lead at the top of the table is 5 points with a game in hand on 2nd placed Swindon Wildcats.
